Jonnie Stevens
Roanoke,AL
Summary
Organized Special Education Teacher successful at providing classroom and emotional structure for special needs children required to flourish in academic setting. Certified and licensed in California and recognized as highly qualified educator. Coordinates well with classroom teachers with supportive strategies for behavior management and lesson accommodations for students.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Moderate/Severe Special Education Teacher
Merv Griffin School
08.2014 - 08.2020
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
Moderate/Severe Needs Teacher
Somerset
08.2011 - 08.2014
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
Moderate/Severe Special Education Teacher
Odell Young High School
08.2009 - 08.2011
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
Education
Master of Science - Education
California Baptist University
Riverside, CA05.2018
Graduate Credential Program-Teacher - Education
California Baptist University
Riverside, CA05.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
California Baptist University
Riverside, CA05.2009
Skills
- Child Development
- Learning Style Assessment
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Behavior Modification
- Autism and Spectrum Disorders
- Parent Communication
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- Self-Contained Classrooms
- Team Collaboration
- Classroom Management
- Parent and Guardian Communication
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- IEP Development
- Emotional Disorders
Timeline
Moderate/Severe Special Education Teacher
Merv Griffin School
08.2014 - 08.2020
Moderate/Severe Needs Teacher
Somerset
08.2011 - 08.2014
Moderate/Severe Special Education Teacher
Odell Young High School
08.2009 - 08.2011
Master of Science - Education
California Baptist University
Graduate Credential Program-Teacher - Education
California Baptist University
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
California Baptist University
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